Tag Archives: Alex

Alex’s Blog: Hike Time (6/19)

Peace out Ecoscience… you were so good to us. Today, we departed from our lodge near Tarangire National Park and headed towards the Ngorongoro conservation area. We stopped by Lake Manyara en route to our second lodge, briefly stepping out … Continue reading

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Alex’s Blog: Game Drivin’ (6/18)

Typically, I wouldn’t be too happy to wake up at 6:30 am… but in Africa? I can cope. We got an early start this morning to head out for a game drive. It was so. incredible. Within the first two … Continue reading

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Alex’s Blog: WE MADE IT! (6/15-6/17)

Oh lordy. After a long trek, we have finally arrived in Tanzania! It may have been a journey of great endurance, but alas, we persist. Let me take you through my travels, starting in Houston: 4:30 pm (6/15) – The … Continue reading

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Alex’s Blog: Pre-Departure Thoughts

Hello! We are leaving for Tanzania tomorrow, and I am getting quite excited. I’m looking forward to not only visiting new parts of the world but getting to learn about them from a (paleo)ecological perspective. Studying both modern and paleo-environments … Continue reading

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